"The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools."
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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest.“
-Confucius
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